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Europe
Chelsea FC owner, Roman Abramovich sanctioned by UK
Mr. Abramovich had announced that he was putting Chelsea FC up for sale amid reports that he was to be put on UK's sanctions list
DL News10 March 2022
General
Bogoso explosion: those found culpable will face sanctions – Minister
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker says sanctions will be applied if it is found that there was a breach in the regulations of how explosives are transported after a huge explosion occurred at Appiate n...
DL News21 January 2022
Tech
CSA sanctions Ernst & Young Ghana for operating without cybersecurity licence
In a statement dated August 18, 2026, the CSA said the firm had continued to render such services even after being directed to regularise its operations.
DL News18 August 2026
Europe
Lawyers risk sanctions for refusing to use AI, UK guidance warns
The guidance suggests that refusing to use AI may, in some cases, amount to a breach of professional duty. According to the taskforce, lawyers are expected to consider AI in the same way other professionals use technology to improve accurac...
DL News10 July 2026
Europe
Starmer gives Abramovich ultimatum over £2.5bn Ukraine fund
Speaking in the Commons, Sir Keir said the government had now issued a licence allowing the frozen proceeds of the 2022 sale to be transferred, and urged the sanctioned oligarch to honour the pledge
DL News18 December 2025
Business
Parliament passes road traffic amendment bill, legalises 'Okada' operation
The legislation, passed on Wednesday, 10 December, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces stiffer sanctions aimed at curbing drink-driving.
DL News12 December 2025
Business
BoG sanctions 47 individuals, 245 businesses for issuing dud cheques
The offenders have therefore been banned from issuing cheques in the country and accessing new credit facilities for three years effective June 28, 2024.
DL News6 August 2024
US
US to pay $6bn to Iran to free five hostages including British citizen
The Biden administration has issued a waiver for international banks to transfer frozen Iranian money without the repercussions of US sanctions.
Sky News12 September 2023
Africa
Zimbabwe passes bill to punish 'unpatriotic acts'
The so-called patriot clause of the Criminal Act targets those who harm the "national interest of Zimbabwe”
BBC1 June 2023
Europe
Ivan Toney: Banned footballer bet on own team to lose, says FA
The England international admitted 232 breaches of betting rules between February 2017 and January 2021 and was banned last week from all football activity until 17 January.
Sky News26 May 2023
Africa
ECOWAS Court lifts ban on Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso cases
“The President of the Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS has hereby lifted the ban on proceedings pending before the Court and originating from Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso.
DL News28 November 2022
Europe
Russia blockading Ukrainian grain is a 'real war crime' - EU
"We call on Russia to deblockade the [Ukrainian] ports."
BBC20 June 2022
General
Local Govt Service to sanction non-performing assemblies — Dr. Arthur
The Local Government Service Performance Management System (LGS – PMS) is a systematic process adopted by the Local Government Service since 2015 for improving performance by developing the individual performance of staff and teams to enhan...
GRAPHICONLINE30 November 2021
General
New Wildlife Resources Management Bill to be presented to Parliament
The new bill, according to the ministry, will provide a management structure to give legal backing to the involvement of local communities in wildlife management and provide higher penalties and sanctions for wildlife offenses.
DL News4 November 2021
General
Stop demanding money from politicians to curb corruption – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
"Requesting money from politicians especially during elections compelled them to use dubious means to recoup what they had spent"
Graphic Online21 October 2021
General
Exposition of the current position of the law on corruption, anti-money laundering and narcotics
The law is settled that no person shall be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence is defined and its penalty is prescribed in a written law[37].
DL News1 October 2021
General
NPA boss to OMCs: Play by the rules or lose your licences
The Chief Executive of the AOMCs, Kwaku Agyemang-Duah, appealed to the NPA to take steps to check the activities of some new entrants who are taking advantage of some loop holes in the sanctions regime to make quick money.
DL News29 July 2021
General
Let’s sanction MMDAs engaged in financial misappropriation – PAC
The forum formed part of USAID-supported Ghana Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) Activity designed to deepen and sustain responsive and accountable governance at the local level.
DL News28 July 2021
General
Public Officers Conduct Bill will give effect to constitution — A-G
Other objects of the Bill are the conditions under which legal proceedings against public officers can be carried out and also spell out administrative procedures, the Oath of Office, sanctions and regulatory matters.
DL News21 July 2021
General
Ghana receives another yellow card from the European Commission
Ghana has received another warning from the European Commission for its inability to comply with its duties under international law as a flag, port, coastal, or market state
DL News4 June 2021